Receive Mail & Packages | USPS

Receive Mail & Packages | USPS Enter a USPS Tracking® number in the search box to check the status of a package. Track Your Package Enter up to 35 Tracking Numbers Going out of town or want to change where your mail is delivered? Learn about all the ways to handle your incoming USPS® mail and packages and choose the best option. Get Informed Delivery Now both business and personal accounts can preview images of mail and manage incoming packages on one dashboard without entering tracking numbers. From the Informed Delivery® dashboard, you can also sign up for text or email notifications, schedule delivery alerts, request Redelivery, enter USPS Delivery Instructions®, and more. USPS Electronic Signature Online Informed Delivery for personal accounts includes USPS Electronic Signature Online® (USPS eSOL®), a feature that allows you to digitally sign for incoming packages that require a signature including Priority Mail Express®, Signature Confirmation™, and those insured for $500 or more. USPS carriers will leave your packages in your mailbox or at your preferred delivery location if they are too large to fit in your mailbox. Take Charge of Your Deliveries The Informed Delivery® Mobile app has features designed to enhance your experience. Download the app today. Simple Ways to Manage Your Mail Standard Forward Mail & Change of Address USPS is taking steps to increase security, combat identity theft, and further protect customers' information. When submitting a change of address request online, customers must: Opt in online to receive a verification code or link on mobile phone OR go to a Post Office location with acceptable photo ID to complete identity verification in person. Pay the $1.25 identity verification fee. After approval, customers receive confirmation and instant access to valuable coupons from third-party retailers. Change of address requests last for 12 months but can be extended for 6, 12, or 18 additional months. Premium Forwarding Mail For those taking long vacations or out-of-town assignments, Premium Forwarding Service Residential® allows most mail to be sent weekly for a fee. Service is available for periods as short as 2 weeks up to 1 year. USPS Package Intercept With USPS Package Intercept® service, senders or authorized representatives can redirect domestic packages, letters, and flats with tracking or extra services barcodes as long as items have not been delivered or released for delivery. Retail senders can request redirection back to their address or to a Post Office as Hold For Pickup. Commercial senders can request redirection through Business Customer Gateway. Reserve a PO Box PO Boxes are available in various costs and sizes for those wanting to separate home and business mail or keep addresses private. Customers can find one online, complete the application, pay with credit card, and bring the printed form, emailed receipt, and two IDs to the Post Office. USPS Hold Mail Customers going out of town can submit a USPS Hold Mail® request online and mail will be kept safely at the local Post Office until return. Service can be scheduled for minimum 3 days and maximum 30 days in advance or by 2 AM CST (Monday-Saturday) on the start date. USPS requires customers to create or sign in to their USPS.com account to verify identity and current address. Hold For Pickup Whether shipping from a retail store or printing shipping labels with postage, Hold For Pickup allows recipients to collect packages at the local Post Office. Schedule Redelivery Service If delivery was missed, customers can request redelivery online using the tracking barcode and schedule delivery on a more convenient day. In select markets, recipients can schedule Redelivery to USPS® Smart Lockers. USPS Delivery Instructions If packages don't fit in mailboxes and customers won't be home, they can provide USPS Delivery Instructions online and authorize carriers to leave packages in specified locations. Customers can request packages be left with neighbors or held at Post Offices. For additional postage, packages can be sent to different domestic addresses. Customers can upgrade shipping service options and add insurance.